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When I Fall in Love
"When I Fall in Love" is a popular song written by Victor Young (music) and Edward Heyman (lyrics). It was introduced in Howard Hughes' final film, One Minute to Zero, as an instrumental titled "Theme from One Minute to Zero". Jeri Southern recorded the first vocal version, released in April 1952, with Young handling the arrangement and conducting duties. The song went on to become a standard, recorded by many artists; the first hit version was sung by Doris Day and released in July 1952.
Day's recording was made on June 5, 1952. It was issued by Columbia Records as catalog number 39786, backed with "Take Me in Your Arms". The single reached number 20 on the Billboard pop chart. A 1993 duet version by Celine Dion and Clive Griffin, recorded for the film Sleepless in Seattle, brought the song renewed international attention and won the Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) at the 36th Annual Grammy Awards. A 1996 recording by Natalie Cole, performed as a duet with her father Nat King Cole using vocals from his 1956 version, won two awards at the 39th Annual Grammy Awards: Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals and Best Instrumental Arrangement with Accompanying Vocal(s).
In the 1950s, several influential interpretations of "When I Fall in Love" appeared. The Miles Davis Quintet recorded the song on May 11, 1956, at the Rudy van Gelder Studio in Hackensack, New Jersey, with Davis on muted trumpet, Red Garland on piano, Paul Chambers on bass and Philly Joe Jones on drums; saxophonist John Coltrane did not participate in this session. The track was issued in July 1961 as the closing piece on Steamin' with the Miles Davis Quintet and later re‑packaged by Prestige Records in 1965 on the compilation Miles Plays for Lovers. Around the same time, Nat King Cole recorded his well‑known version on December 28, 1956. Released by Capitol Records on the album Love Is the Thing (catalog number SW824), it was also used as the recurring love theme in the 1957 film Istanbul, in which Cole performed it onscreen. Issued as a single in the UK in 1957, it reached number two on the UK Singles Chart, while a 1987 reissue peaked at number four. The opening of Cole's recording was later sampled in Pop Will Eat Itself's 1988 single "There Is No Love Between Us Anymore" from their album Box Frenzy. Since 2014, the track has been used in adverts for SSE. In 1959, Johnny Mathis included his rendition on the album Open Fire, Two Guitars.
During the early 1960s, the song continued to attract a wide range of performers. Blues singer Etta Jones released a version in 1960 that spent eight weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 65. Jazz trumpeter Blue Mitchell recorded an instrumental interpretation for his 1960 album Blue's Moods. In 1961, the Lettermen issued a successful single from their album A Song for Young Love that remained on the Billboard Hot 100 for 14 weeks, reaching number seven, and topping the Billboard Easy Listening chart. Veteran drummer Earl Palmer performed on this recording. In the 1970s, Donny Osmond recorded the song for his 1973 album A Time for Us. His version spent 13 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 55, and achieved greater success internationally, reaching number four on the UK Singles Chart and number one in France.
The 1980s and 1990s brought further reinterpretations. In 1984, Linda Ronstadt released her version as the lead track on Lush Life and as a single, reaching number 24 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. Natalie Cole recorded two distinct renditions: a contemporary R&B/smooth jazz version for her 1987 album Everlasting (number 14 US AC), and a traditional arrangement for her 1996 album Stardust as a virtual duet with her father, Nat King Cole, incorporating his 1956 vocals. The latter earned two awards at the 39th Grammy Awards: Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals and Best Instrumental Arrangement with Accompanying Vocal(s), awarded to arrangers Alan Broadbent and David Foster. In 1993, Van Morrison quoted the song extensively in his medley of "It's All in the Game" on the live album A Night in San Francisco. That same year, Anne Murray recorded her own version for the album Croonin'.
In the 21st century, the song has continued to appear in contemporary recordings. Michael Bublé included his interpretation on his 2018 album Love, releasing it as the album's first single on September 27, 2018.
The version of "When I Fall in Love" by English singer‑songwriter Rick Astley from his album Whenever You Need Somebody was released on November 30, 1987, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of Nat King Cole's recording. The single is widely remembered for its close race for the UK Christmas number one. Rivals EMI, aiming to help the Pet Shop Boys reach number one with their cover of "Always on My Mind", re‑issued Cole's version of the song. This slowed sales of Astley's version, allowing Pet Shop Boys to claim the top spot. Despite selling over 250,000 copies and earning a silver certification from the BPI, Astley's single peaked at number two in the UK for two weeks. The re‑release of Cole's version reached number four. Issued as a double A‑side, the single also included "My Arms Keep Missing You", which became a hit in parts of Europe.
In 2019, Astley recorded and released a "reimagined" version of the song for his album The Best of Me, arranged for piano. On November 24, 2022, the original music video was remastered in 1080p HD for a limited edition 12‑inch double A‑side red vinyl release of the single "Love This Christmas".
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When I Fall in Love
"When I Fall in Love" is a popular song written by Victor Young (music) and Edward Heyman (lyrics). It was introduced in Howard Hughes' final film, One Minute to Zero, as an instrumental titled "Theme from One Minute to Zero". Jeri Southern recorded the first vocal version, released in April 1952, with Young handling the arrangement and conducting duties. The song went on to become a standard, recorded by many artists; the first hit version was sung by Doris Day and released in July 1952.
Day's recording was made on June 5, 1952. It was issued by Columbia Records as catalog number 39786, backed with "Take Me in Your Arms". The single reached number 20 on the Billboard pop chart. A 1993 duet version by Celine Dion and Clive Griffin, recorded for the film Sleepless in Seattle, brought the song renewed international attention and won the Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) at the 36th Annual Grammy Awards. A 1996 recording by Natalie Cole, performed as a duet with her father Nat King Cole using vocals from his 1956 version, won two awards at the 39th Annual Grammy Awards: Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals and Best Instrumental Arrangement with Accompanying Vocal(s).
In the 1950s, several influential interpretations of "When I Fall in Love" appeared. The Miles Davis Quintet recorded the song on May 11, 1956, at the Rudy van Gelder Studio in Hackensack, New Jersey, with Davis on muted trumpet, Red Garland on piano, Paul Chambers on bass and Philly Joe Jones on drums; saxophonist John Coltrane did not participate in this session. The track was issued in July 1961 as the closing piece on Steamin' with the Miles Davis Quintet and later re‑packaged by Prestige Records in 1965 on the compilation Miles Plays for Lovers. Around the same time, Nat King Cole recorded his well‑known version on December 28, 1956. Released by Capitol Records on the album Love Is the Thing (catalog number SW824), it was also used as the recurring love theme in the 1957 film Istanbul, in which Cole performed it onscreen. Issued as a single in the UK in 1957, it reached number two on the UK Singles Chart, while a 1987 reissue peaked at number four. The opening of Cole's recording was later sampled in Pop Will Eat Itself's 1988 single "There Is No Love Between Us Anymore" from their album Box Frenzy. Since 2014, the track has been used in adverts for SSE. In 1959, Johnny Mathis included his rendition on the album Open Fire, Two Guitars.
During the early 1960s, the song continued to attract a wide range of performers. Blues singer Etta Jones released a version in 1960 that spent eight weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 65. Jazz trumpeter Blue Mitchell recorded an instrumental interpretation for his 1960 album Blue's Moods. In 1961, the Lettermen issued a successful single from their album A Song for Young Love that remained on the Billboard Hot 100 for 14 weeks, reaching number seven, and topping the Billboard Easy Listening chart. Veteran drummer Earl Palmer performed on this recording. In the 1970s, Donny Osmond recorded the song for his 1973 album A Time for Us. His version spent 13 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 55, and achieved greater success internationally, reaching number four on the UK Singles Chart and number one in France.
The 1980s and 1990s brought further reinterpretations. In 1984, Linda Ronstadt released her version as the lead track on Lush Life and as a single, reaching number 24 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. Natalie Cole recorded two distinct renditions: a contemporary R&B/smooth jazz version for her 1987 album Everlasting (number 14 US AC), and a traditional arrangement for her 1996 album Stardust as a virtual duet with her father, Nat King Cole, incorporating his 1956 vocals. The latter earned two awards at the 39th Grammy Awards: Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals and Best Instrumental Arrangement with Accompanying Vocal(s), awarded to arrangers Alan Broadbent and David Foster. In 1993, Van Morrison quoted the song extensively in his medley of "It's All in the Game" on the live album A Night in San Francisco. That same year, Anne Murray recorded her own version for the album Croonin'.
In the 21st century, the song has continued to appear in contemporary recordings. Michael Bublé included his interpretation on his 2018 album Love, releasing it as the album's first single on September 27, 2018.
The version of "When I Fall in Love" by English singer‑songwriter Rick Astley from his album Whenever You Need Somebody was released on November 30, 1987, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of Nat King Cole's recording. The single is widely remembered for its close race for the UK Christmas number one. Rivals EMI, aiming to help the Pet Shop Boys reach number one with their cover of "Always on My Mind", re‑issued Cole's version of the song. This slowed sales of Astley's version, allowing Pet Shop Boys to claim the top spot. Despite selling over 250,000 copies and earning a silver certification from the BPI, Astley's single peaked at number two in the UK for two weeks. The re‑release of Cole's version reached number four. Issued as a double A‑side, the single also included "My Arms Keep Missing You", which became a hit in parts of Europe.
In 2019, Astley recorded and released a "reimagined" version of the song for his album The Best of Me, arranged for piano. On November 24, 2022, the original music video was remastered in 1080p HD for a limited edition 12‑inch double A‑side red vinyl release of the single "Love This Christmas".